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[–]bucetao6969[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

As you say, pedophilia is not illegal (I don't think the "in most countries" qualifier is even needed here), but it's also important to note that a large amount child sexual abuse (perhaps even the majority) is not motivated by pedophilia, but obviously remains illegal regardless.

What would it be?

[–]perv 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

An attack of opportunity. Obviously children are vulnerable, both mentally and physically, so if someone's looking for an easy target a lot of times a child fills the bill. Or take incest, who's the most readily available victim possible? Someone who lives with you.

Here's the first article on the topic I could find. Not really the best, but it explains the basic concept.